What is a logic model's role in planning and evaluating a strategic training initiative?

• A. It links inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes; it clarifies causal pathways and guides measurement and evaluation planning.
• B. It is only a budgeting tool
• C. It is only used after program ends
• D. It is a data visualization best used for marketing

Answer: (A)

A logic model is a planning and evaluation blueprint for a strategic training initiative. It lays out what you invest (inputs), what you implement (activities), what you produce (outputs), and the changes you expect to see (outcomes). By making the causal links explicit—how activities lead to outputs and then to outcomes—you can align resources, design appropriate measures, and plan when and how you’ll assess progress. It’s broader than just budgeting, and it’s useful during planning and implementation to guide evaluation, not something you only use after the program ends.